An exciting new international research project led by the University of Nottingham will focus on developing new Blue-Green futures for cities, where multifunctional infrastructure is used to address water challenges. This research is funded by the British Academy’s Tackling the UK’s International Challenges programme (January 2019 to July 2020). Emily O’Donnell gives a short introduction …

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This blog explores how cities are tackling urban flood and water challenges and developing visions for Blue-Green urban futures, characterised by Blue-Green infrastructure (including green roofs, swales, rain gardens, street trees and ponds) that delivers multiple benefits for the environment, society and economy. The Blue-Green Futures project is part of the British Academy programme on Tackling the UK’s International Challenges, and investigates environmentally sustainable urban governance in four international case studies; Newcastle (UK), Rotterdam (the Netherlands), Portland (USA) and Ningbo (China).